Next week fishing tournament for a great cause.

3rd Annual Shrine Hospitals for Children Benefit Bass Tournament

September 7, 2013 - Cumming, Georgia

Tournament to raise funds for Shrine Children's Hospitals. Entry: $150. (2 man boat) Incl Big Fish Prize of $250 Place: Little Hall Park Fishing Complex. Launch at Safelight till 3 PM. Free food for anglers, Free T Shirts for first 25 boats registered. Guaranteed Prize of $1000 with 25 boats registered. Directions: Eight miles east of GA Hwy 400 on Hwy 53 in Dawson County (Park is on S side of the road.)

This Weekend's Tournaments- Good Luck

5th Annual Spartan Fishing Tournament

August 24, 2013 - Islamorada, Florida

This is a multi-species, inshore and offshore boat tournament, hosted at La Siesta Resort and Marina. The format allows anglers to register as an individual or as a team on either a local professionally guided boat or private boat. Awards are given in both divisions based on total points for caught fish. Registration includes captains meeting, breakfast at the dock before fishing, goodie bag, fishing in the tournament, BBQ and awards after fishing. There is also a raffle during the BBQ!

Contact: Scott Giberson, sgiberson@pacehs.com, 305-389-9752.

Treasure Coast Bonito Blast

August 24, 2013 - Port Salerno, Florida

Fishing Tournament, event at Manatee Island Bar&Grill, 4817 SE Dixie Hwy., Port Salerno. Hosted by a group of local business owners. Presented by Blue Marlin Motors, to benefit the Wounded Warriors of South Florida. Cash Prizes totaling $2,500 will be awarded for biggest Bonito. Captain's meeting, Friday, August 23rd, 7pm. Award presentations, Chinese and live auction, plus party, Saturday, August 24th, at 6pm. Registration forms available online and at various local businesses.

Contact: Nippy, tcbonitoblast@gmail.com, 772-919-5577.

http://drifitfishingshirts.com/ donated the volunteer shirts for the Saltwater Shootout weigh in.

Did you know?

Did you know … that one in every 10 dollars spent in the united states on fishing is spent in florida?

Did you know … that even more impressive is the fact that 43 percent of anglers in the united states call the southeast region home?

Did you know … that overall, nearly $20 billion in fishing retail sales are realized annually in the southeastern market?

Did you know … that more than half of the united states sportfishing dollars are spent east of the mississippi river?

Did you know … that the sportfishing industry generates more state revenue than the citrus and cattle industries combined?

Did you know … 93 percent of americans support legal recreational fishing?

Did you know … signed in 1995, presidential executive order 12962 directs federal agencies to promote and protect sportfishing opportunities?

Did you know … there are 13 million saltwater anglers in the united states?

Did you know … florida, california and texas are the most
popular saltwater fishing states?

Did you know … saltwater anglers spend over $20 billion annually on their sport?

Did you know … commercial fishing operations are responsible for 97 percent of all marine fish landed; recreational anglers land only 3 percent?

Did you know … that according to the national marine fisheries service (nmfs), only 8 percent of marine fish stocks are actively being overfished. Most other species are on the road to recovery?

Did you know … that many environmental groups are pushing to restrict public access in anywhere from 5-20 percent of all ocean areas?

Great next local tournament for a good cause.

THE THIRD ANNUAL BIG DOG FAT CAT KDW SHOOTOUT CHALLENGES YOU TO FISH FOR A GREATER PURPOSE!

It’s estimated that each year approximately 3.7 million dogs and cats are euthanized in our nation’s shelters; more than 10,000 animals a day. Due to the down economy, shelters are reporting a 20% increase in surrendered pets and similar increases in "economic euthanasia" requested by devestated family members. The vast majority of the proceeds from the Big Dog Fat Cat KDW Shootout will help our local pet population by donating proceeds to the Big Dog Rescue Ranch and Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center.

YOUR PURPOSE? ENJOY A DAY ON THE WATER TO HELP OUR FURRY FRIENDS.

Additionally, our equine friends at Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center will share the success of the Big Dog Fat Cat KDW Shootout. For 30 years, Vinceremos has shared the healing power of horses with families in our community. Each day, the horses work to bring healing to the broken; to mend mind, body, and soul through powerful human-equine relationships. The impact that the 24 horses of Vinceremos make day upon day is unparalleled, and they deserve to receive the best possible care. Helping the horses that help the people of our community makes us proud to partner with Vinceremos.

http://www.bigdogfatcat.org/

Fort Lauderdale Fishing Report: Blackfin Tuna, Kingfish, Sailfish, And Bonito Biting For Charters

Fort Lauderdale Fishing Report: This week’s Fort Lauderdale fishing report is brought to you by Bella Mar Yacht Charters, one of the most experienced and reputable charter boat operations in South Florida. They are reporting that there is still plenty of availability for deep sea fishing charters in Fort Lauderdale this Summer, and you can reach them by calling Chris (Owner) at 1-855-535-FISH or emailing him at chris@bellamaryachtcharters.com. Enjoy this weeks report 

Offshore Fishing Report: Summer is officially upon us, and great deep sea fishing has arrived with it. Most of our half day charters have been consisting of trolling or live baiting along the deeper edges of the reefs in 80-150 feet of water. This is the fishing zone where most of the forage fish exist, and pelagic species invade these areas this time of year to grab an easy snack. We have been averaging around 6 fish per trip, and on the really good days we have been catching as many as 20 fish including bonito, kingfish, blackfin tuna, sailfish, and barracuda. Kite fishing with live baits has been taking the bigger fish, but we are seeing a much larger quantity of smaller fish while trolling. This is due to the fact that trolling allows us to cover more water to locate where the highest concentrations of pelagic species are holding offshore. The only disappointment as of late has been the lack of mahi mahi or dolphin fish available within the range of a half day Fort Lauderdale fishing charter. Other than that, we are experiencing the best fishing of the year so far during the Summer of 2013.

Its the 3rd Annual University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame Celebrity Dolphin Tournament hosed by Ray Lewis this weekend.

Some lucy people will be fishing with some of the U's greats. I hope the weather is great and you catch a lot of fish. I wish I was there.